In my practice, Safe Haven Therapy, my focus is on supporting highly sensitive people, neurodivergent adults, and those navigating the intersection of chronic physical and mental health challenges. Many of my clients carry deep exhaustion from masking, overextending, or abandoning themselves to fit in. My work centers on creating belonging, restoring self-trust, and honoring sensitivity as a gift - not a problem to solve.

My passions include helping clients find solutions to their relationship challenges. I am particularly interested in assisting both women and men in transition find their new balance and learn empowerment in their new roles.

My training and experience has focused on several areas: assisting with relationship dilemmas, helping aging clients and caregivers, supporting women in transition, and counseling substance abuse clients. I believe that anyone who has the desire to change has the ability to change.

My recent training has provided me with expertise as a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) for the state of Colorado. It is an intensely emotional and stressful time for couples and children as they endeavor to establish child custody, decision-making responsibilities, and child support.

I look forward to being a part of your life journey.

Elbert M. Hartman, MA, CAC III received both his B.A. in Contemplative Psychology and his M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. He is a Certified Addiction Counselor, Senior Level, and is completing an advanced certification in Gestalt Psychotherapy through the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. He is adjunct faculty at Naropa University teaching Transforming Addictions and Group Dynamics and Leadership. As a psychotherapist, Elbert specializes in working with individuals, groups couples and families focusing on addiction, trauma, mood disorders and relationship dynamics. He has worked extensively with adults and at-risk adolescents in the criminal justice system with high success in reducing relapse rates. Additionally, he has provided therapy for clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including personality disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder utilizing EMDR and other psychotherapeutic techniques. As a long-term meditation practitioner, Elbert combines meditation with Gestalt psychotherapy and the Enneagram system of typology to enhance the effectiveness of psychotherapy. Elbert believes that each individual is unique and grows toward greater health through their own process of resolving issues, cultivating awareness and developing confidence in expressing personal choices.

HeartMind Counseling offers group, individual, and couples counseling in the Lafayette, CO area. I help my clients work through the struggles in their lives by listening deeply and sitting with them during times of intense emotion. I specialize in the "Corporate Blues", helping people find their Right Livelihood, and issues around Fatherhood. heartmindcounseling.com